Water Recycling Device Adaptation via Dynamic Parameter Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Water recycling devices face inefficiencies and high operating costs due to unpredictable external factors and the inability to account for variations over time, affecting their reliability and ease of use across different applications.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that analyze internal and external data to identify conditions, allowing for automatic adjustment of operating parameters such as heating, circulation pump power, and cleaning cycles to optimize performance based on external and internal conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If water recycling devices are modified in advance to account for fixed factors, then device configuration is optimized for specific applications, but the device cannot adapt to unpredictable external factors and variations over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adaptability by enabling the water recycling device to automatically adjust its operating parameters in real-time based on detected external conditions. The device transitions from static pre-configured settings to dynamic adaptation, where parameters such as treatment intensity, circulation rates, and energy consumption are continuously optimized according to environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and water quality variations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs self-service mechanisms through automated detection and adjustment capabilities. Sensors continuously monitor external conditions and the control system automatically modifies operating parameters without requiring manual intervention or reconfiguration. This self-adjusting capability allows the device to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining operational simplicity for the user.
2Productivity
If the device operates with fixed parameters, then operation is simple, but efficiency and operating costs are adversely affected by unpredictable external factors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where sensors continuously detect external conditions such as temperature, humidity, and water quality parameters. This information feeds back to the control system, which automatically adjusts operating parameters to optimize efficiency. For example, treatment intensity is adjusted based on detected water quality, and circulation rates are modified according to temperature conditions, ensuring energy is not wasted on excessive treatment when conditions are favorable.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes operating parameters based on detected external conditions. Treatment intensity, circulation rates, pump power, and other parameters are continuously adjusted to match environmental conditions. This parameter optimization ensures high productivity when conditions demand it while reducing energy consumption when external factors are favorable, thereby lowering operating costs.
3Reliability
If the device cannot account for variations over time, then device structure remains simple, but reliability and efficiency are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates preliminary action by pre-configuring the device with sensors and control systems capable of detecting and responding to external conditions. The device is prepared in advance with the necessary monitoring capabilities to anticipate and adapt to variations over time, ensuring reliable operation from the outset rather than requiring complex post-installation modifications.
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AI summary
This inventive concept relates to a method for adapting a water recycling device to external conditions, the method comprising the steps of: receiving internal data generated by the water recycling device; identifying an external condition of the water recycling device based on the internal data; and automatically adjusting a number of operating parameters of the water recycling device based on the identified external condition.